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Oil and Gas Industry Primer
Thu, Nov 07, 2013 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Jim Crompton, Former Manager of Upstream Architecture in the Chevron Global Upstream IT organization
Talk Title: Oil and Gas Industry Primer
Abstract: There are a lot of misperceptions about the oil & gas industry and the industry itself has not always done a good job in explaining its role. Many people believe that Big Oil is the root of many of our societyââ¬â¢s problems while others have spent their entire careers working for great companies making a difference in the energy supply that our economy demands. The truth is probably somewhere in between. Come decide for yourself. Questions and discussion are welcome. This is not a recruiting talk but an industry overview.
Biography: Jim Crompton, now a contractor for USC, held the position of Manager of Upstream Architecture in the Chevron Global Upstream IT organization until Spring 2013. He earned a BS in Geophysical Eng., MS in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University. In 1993, as IT Manager for the Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, Crompton led one of the first desktop PC standardization projects in Chevron. In 1997, Jim was names the Principal Technical Advisor for IT, where he was responsible assessment of emerging technology and strategic planning for the IT function. He served as chair of the API general committee for electronic commerce ( PIDX) and was able to influence the direction of the standards setting activities towards emerging technologies, such as XML, and new electronic business models in the industry. Jim participated in the IT merger integration study team in 2001 as part of the Chevron & Texaco merger which developed the IT organization structure and IT strategic direction for the corporation, where he received a President's Award for this activity. In 2002, Jim was selected to be a Chevron Fellow. Jim also worked on Chevronââ¬â¢s i-field program in the area of emerging solutions.
Host: CiSoft
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 324
Audiences: Please RSVP: legat@usc.edu
Contact: Juli Legat
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Lyman L. Handy Colloqium: Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Co-Products
Thu, Nov 07, 2013 @ 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Susan Sun,
Talk Title: Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Co-Products
Series: Lyman L. Handy Colloquia
Abstract: The environment impact of persistent petroleum footprints is of growing global
concerns. Global climate change is obvious because of carbon dioxide release from burning fossil fuels. There is an urgent task to research and engineer alternatives out of renewable biobased materials, including bioenergy co-products. This seminar will focus on new technologies of biobased chemicals and polymers from plant and grain molecules (i.e., protein, oil, sugar). Examples will be given to show how these biobased molecules can be converted into polymers with desirable functional properties that can be used for industry applications, particularly for adhesives and resins.
Biography: The environment impact of persistent petroleum footprints is of growing global
concerns. Global climate change is obvious because of carbon dioxide release from burning fossil fuels. There is an urgent task to research and engineer alternatives out of renewable biobased materials, including bioenergy co-products. This seminar will focus on new technologies of biobased chemicals and polymers from plant and grain molecules (i.e., protein, oil, sugar). Examples will be given to show how these biobased molecules can be converted into polymers with desirable functional properties that can be used for industry applications, particularly for adhesives and resins.
Host: Prof. Shing
More Information: Sun abstract.pdf
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 159
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ryan Choi
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Big Data, Large Volumes and Advanced Analytics in the Oil and Gas Industry
Fri, Nov 08, 2013 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Jim Crompton, Former Manager of Upstream Architecture in the Chevron Global Upstream IT organization
Talk Title: Big Data, Large Volumes and Advanced Analytics in the Oil and Gas Industry
Abstract: The exploration and production of oil and natural gas are probably not seen by people outside of the industry as a very high tech business. However, a closer look at modern approaches to finding and producing hydrocarbons will reveal an industry with massive data volumes, a variety of data types and a very significant opportunity to create greater value through deeper business insight into operations. From seismic surveys which can create an image of the subsurface geology, to measurement while drilling complex deep water wells, to near real time analysis and optimization of producing and injecting wells in an oil field, the challenges of measurement, instrumentation, data management, visualization, integration and analysis are growing in magnitude and importance.
Similar to other industries, the amount of data throughout the value chain is increasing. The opportunities to create value from more predictive and proactive interventions are growing. The challenges of managing asset operations to higher standards of reliability, safety and environment performance are becoming more critical. It will take more than just one technology breakthrough to unlock the value from collecting large amounts of data. A full systems view and an information lifecycle mindset are required to turn data, to clearer insights, to better decision, and ultimately to greater value.
Biography: Jim Crompton, now a contractor for USC, held the position of Manager of Upstream Architecture in the Chevron Global Upstream IT organization until Spring 2013. He earned a BS in Geophysical Eng., MS in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University. In 1993, as IT Manager for the Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, Crompton led one of the first desktop PC standardization projects in Chevron. In 1997, Jim was names the Principal Technical Advisor for IT, where he was responsible assessment of emerging technology and strategic planning for the IT function. He served as chair of the API general committee for electronic commerce ( PIDX) and was able to influence the direction of the standards setting activities towards emerging technologies, such as XML, and new electronic business models in the industry. Jim participated in the IT merger integration study team in 2001 as part of the Chevron & Texaco merger which developed the IT organization structure and IT strategic direction for the corporation, where he received a President's Award for this activity. In 2002, Jim was selected to be a Chevron Fellow. Jim also worked on Chevron’s i-field program in the area of emerging solutions.
Host: CiSoft
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 324
Audiences: Please RSVP: legat@usc.edu
Contact: Juli Legat
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Distinguished Lectures: Nonlinear Programming Frameworks for Real-time Dynamic Optimization
Thu, Nov 21, 2013 @ 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Larry Biegler,
Talk Title: Nonlinear Programming Frameworks for Real-time Dynamic Optimization
Series: Distinguished Lectures
Host: Prof. Qin
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 159
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ryan Choi
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
